Rosy. A pink wine which can be made from any number of red grape varieties. In southern France where rosy`s are extremely popular, rosy`s are often made from grenache.
Designates the rosy colour which is perceived in certain white and almost-rosé wines of Bourgogne and Champagne.
Persistent :
Wine of which the taste remains in the mouth ...
This is a clear, rosy-copper wine with a distinct tint of orange. Pleasant fresh-fruit aromas, strawberry and watermelon with a snap of citrus, lead into a crisp and juicy flavor that mirrors the nose, nearly dry if not bone-dry, ...
The more important commune here is Montpeyroux, undoubtedly one of the leading terroirs; along with Pic St Loup and La Clape, the future looks rosy for Montpeyroux.
Blush Wines-Not Pink but Rosy
Wines do not blush pink merely out of embarrassment or shame. They are not rosy-cheeked brides walking down the aisle with the spotlight shining on them.
"Nothing makes the future look so rosy as to contemplate it through a glass of Chambertin." --- Napoleon ...
Drop a couple of raspberries into each glass, or add a half teaspoon of raspberry liqueur for a rosy glow. A tiny bit of a flavored syrup like the sort used in espresso bars - try peach, mango, hazelnut or strawberry - adds a fillip of extra flavor.
 See also: Wine, Red, Light, Long, White
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